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Using Area Rugs to Create Cozy Spaces

Fall is the ideal time to create a warm and inviting room, and all you have to do is swap your home’s summer colors and fabrics for the cozy colors and textures of fall. One way that we love to create a cozy space is by adding accent rugs to a room, especially in an area that has colder elements, such as exposed brick or metal.

If you have hard surface in your living room or bedrooms, an area rug is a great addition to bring warmth to your feet this fall and winter. If you have dark floors, consider a lighter rug for juxtaposition and remember that it can be used as the foundation for a large, open room that needs to be tied together.

Let your rug be the center of attention. If your furniture and walls are neutral, bring a patterned rug into your space for instant warmth and to prevent your space from falling flat. Always choose your rug first, and then decorate the rest of your room around the pattern or colors in your rug.

What rooms do you use accent rugs in?

How to Add Mustard Yellow to Your Home This Fall

Fall is the ideal time to incorporate jewel tones into your home décor, and one color that we particularly love is mustard yellow. This golden shade of yellow mixes well with a plethora of colors, but it especially pairs well with cozy neutrals. Mustard is not only a pop of color but also a balancing color, so it will do wonders for your home design.

Mustard yellow works best as an accent color, but that’s not to say that it can’t be used on your walls. In the kitchen, this shade of yellow is great for seating, window treatments, dishware, and lighting fixtures. We love an open and airy kitchen, so adding a splash of yellow can take your space to an entirely new level. And if you love mid-century modern, this color is for your home!

A neutral living room of beige or grey mixes well with a bold dose of mustard to warm up the space and make it feel homey. Whether it’s a velvet accent chair or a cashmere throw blanket, this color can add edge to your room. In a bedroom, think bed linens or an accent rug for incorporating this color.

How would you add mustard yellow into your home décor this season?

How to Design with Black

Black is a classic color, both in fashion and interior design. Like fashion, black can work as the main color for your room, or as an accent. Black is daring. It’s bold, elegant; and it says, “Look at me.” Just like a little black dress, black interiors will never go out of style in your home.

Depending on how the color is used in your home décor, it has the ability to truly make your room pop. When used in a smaller sized room, it has the ability to make your space appear larger than it truly is, such as in the bathroom.

If you’re feeling courageous, consider black walls in your bedroom, living room, dining room, or office! Elegant, dramatic, striking, and a statement move, black walls can make any room look and feel fabulous and edgy. When paired with lighter floors, black walls will make your room pop.

As an accent color, black can ground your room and help draw attention to what’s important to you. Think black frames for artwork, black furniture, or even dramatic light fixtures in your kitchen. A mix of black and white can take your space to new heights, especially when used in a pattern in your bathroom or kitchen.

Would you be daring enough to add black into your home décor?

Oversized Florals are a Hot Trend

One timeless trend that we just can’t get enough of is oversized florals. There has been a large shift from granny, small scale florals on walls and in carpet in the 80’s, to larger scaled florals found on accent walls and furniture.

If you’re comfortable making a bold statement, bring this daring print to furniture or your walls. On your walls, you can choose to go bold with oversized floral wallpaper, artwork, or window coverings. Floral window treatments are an easy and subtle way to add character into an overly neutral room without making a drastic and long-term décor choice.

Like any design, especially in regards to a pattern, if you’re unsure that you’ll like it long-term, consider incorporating it in smaller doses. Larger florals look just as great as accent pieces, such as when used in pillows and bedding. These are gentle, feminine, and classic ways to add this beautiful print into your living room or bedroom.

Are you brave enough to bring florals to your walls?

The Top 5 Colors for Fall & Winter

With fall a few short weeks away, it’s time to think about switching out your interior’s summer colors for those that better align with the fall and winter seasons. There are several new colors taking the interior world by storm, and what better way to enter the fall season than by incorporating these colors into your home.

Forest green is a dark, moody color that is perfect for creating a statement and adding elegance and an elevated level of class to a room. In the kitchen, choose dark green cabinets, or try a forest green accent wall in your dining or living room. You’ll create a beautiful and cozy vibe that really brings a hint of nature into your space.

Retro orange is making its comeback this upcoming season, and we couldn’t be more excited. Orange is the color of fall, evoking a calm and cozy feeling to your space. In some instances orange can add an eclectic touch. We love retro orange in chairs, pillows, and knit blankets. If you have a Mid-century modern design to your home, add orange for a throwback pop of color.

Latte brown, a sophisticated twist on the classic neutral brown, is another color that’s trending this season. This pretty shade of brown is one that can be used in your home décor for years to come, thanks to its versatile ability to work with a handful of colors. When paired with gold, you can create a glam look, and with soft blue and coral, you have a laid-back atmosphere. Meanwhile, when you pair grey and green with latte brown, you get more of an industrial look.

Create a pretty and feminine look with soft coral, which just like latte brown, is great for every season. When the two colors are paired together, latte brown and coral create a feeling of romance, which looks great in both the bedroom and the living room.

Last but not least, if you’re looking to create a coastal vibe in your home, consider dark, denim blue, another hot color for fall. Pair this chic shade with a crisp white and you immediately have a fresh and relaxing look to your space. Denim blue is an especially great color choice for the bathroom, where it can create a spa-like effect in your home.

What colors are you most looking forward to decorating with this fall and winter?